Gradual Release and

Scaffolds for ELs

I Do We Do
Annotate objectives Practice the mini-lesson concept
Include visuals and videos Use L1 resources and peers
Speak clearly and be explicit Provide sentence stems/frames
Use realia (real-life objects) Provide word banks
Teach mini-lessons Utilize word walls
Model/think-aloud Include visuals and videos
Use gestures/TPR Use gestures/TPR
Use L1 resources

They Do You Do
Use graphic organizers Use graphic organizers

Work in pairs or small groups with Allow translation devices if

L1 if needed needed based on proficiency level

Provide sentence stems/frames Provide sentence stems/frames

Provide word banks Provide word walls

Provide word walls Allow student use of drawings or

Allow translation devices if needed visuals to assist in communicating

based on proficiency level ideas

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